In a Time of Crisis, Stop Trying to Be "Good" at MeditationIn a Time of Crisis, Stop Trying to Be "Good" at Meditation
Recovery Road
Too much stress puts us at risk of relapse and can harm our health, but how can we avoid stress at a time like this? In her book , Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart offers this paradox: meditation will work much better for us when we stop trying so hard.
9:00•22 Jun 2020
Finding Calm: Embracing Effortless Meditation with Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart
“Paradoxically, not trying so hard to meditate is a better way to meditate.”
Ever feel like you're failing at meditation? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', mindfulness guru Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart turns the idea of meditation on its head. She suggests that trying too hard to clear your mind might actually be counterproductive. Instead, she encourages us to relax and let thoughts come and go without judgment. This approach can be especially helpful during stressful times when the pressure to 'get it right' can feel overwhelming.
Jacobs-Stewart shares practical tips from her book, 'A Kinder Voice: Releasing Your Inner Critics with Mindfulness Slogans', that make meditation more accessible and less stressful. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and offers simple techniques to manage our inner critic and reduce stress. By adopting a more relaxed attitude towards meditation, we can find peace in the chaos and stay on track with our recovery journey.
Tune in to learn how to make meditation a soothing, rather than stressful, part of your daily routine.
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